Life Of P (blog)
Once a very private LiveJournal diary, now just a place where I drop thoughts, half-ideas, and the occasional pointless observation, whenever I feel like saying something.
Welcome to the age of anger
This article by Pankaj Mishra in The Guardian is a fascinating article on the challenges to a liberal society. Essential reading to understand the stuff that’s going on right now like the Brexit, rise of the European far-right and Trump. It’s a Long read but best analysis I’ve read. The largely Anglo-American intellectual assumptions forged by the cold war and its
Fabric London to close permanently
This is a shocker ???? iconic nightclub @fabriclondon will close permanently because of ‘drug culture’. Shutting down fabric does not mean the gov have solved a drug problem. The ironic thing is that they are planning build multi million pounds flats for bankers to do coke in. fabric had some really good gigs and the vibe of the crowed was
Musical Friday: Miike Snow – Genghis Khan
Miike Snow in this song is comparing himself to Genghis Khan who united the Mongol tribes and conquered all of China, and was known to have many women in his life. Miike implies that he becomes irrationally, even violently jealous thinking of his lover sleeping with other people. Its a good song for all the Jealous men out there. [Verse
jabberwocky and the Kid (short) Art Board
Short film based on short story about Children’s Imaginative Play
Pokémon live action movie
There is only one question that’s bothering me today. Considering how ridiculously popular Pokémon is, I’m shocked there’s still no live-action movie. Whoever makes this live-action movie will soak up all the nostalgia cash. I Hope someone in the universe is listening to me and planning a kick-ass live-action Pokemon film for an adult audience.
15 years on International Space Station #15YearsOnStation
Today marks 15 years of continuous human habitation on the International Space Station. Its a remarkable human achievement. For me the lasting legacy of ISS will be the partnership forged with nations like United States, Russia, Europe, Japan, and Canada. The ISS enables countless scientific discoveries that are not only related to space but also on earth. It improves water purity, air quality and even medical